Osage (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Osage (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 41.122 N,5 51.834 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.685367
  • Longitude: -5.863900
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSAGE (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 37.5
Sonar Width 5.5
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 42
Tonnage 1010
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0070.0,,001.7,025
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2012

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 POSN ABOUT 524300N, 055400W OR 4 MILES NE OF ARKLOW LTV. (TRADE DIVISION LIST DEC '40). H0109/45 9.5.45 H0109/45 9.5.45 NOTED IN WESTERN APPROACHES LIST WAGO 524. AUBD 319/84 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 524200N, 055200W, L 310FT, H 32FT. (C IN C W A). 21.11.72 21.11.72 INS AS USCPA 8FMS. NE 1410. 9.11.77 9.11.77 AMEND TO USCPA 15MTRS. NC 1787. 27.4.78 27.4.78 AMEND TO USCPA 35.0MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H1270/81 10.6.82 H1270/81 10.6.82 AMEND TO WK 50MTRS. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). NE 1787/1410. H1935/80 7.10.82 H1935/80 7.10.82 EXAM'D 21.10.81 IN 524106N, 055148W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 50MTRS. LYING ENE/WSW. APPARENTLY IN 2 PARTS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). BR STD. 29.6.12 29.6.12 EXAM'D 23.5.12 IN 5241.1224N, 0551.8338W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.7 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. SCOUR 1.7MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 70MTRS TOWARDS 025 DEGS. LENGTH 37.5MTRS, WIDTH 5.5MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 042/222 DEGS. (INFOMAR CV 12_01, VIA K SHEEHAN, MARINE INSTITUTE, IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 28.6.12). AMEND WK 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BELAME, EX-FERROL. BUILT IN 1914 BY DEVONPORT DOCKYARD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ROYAL FLEET AUXILLARY. EIGHT CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 401 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY J & C BOLINDERS DIESELS/FAIRFIELD CO LTD. PASSAGE BELFAST FOR FOYES. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT 4 MILES NE OF ARKLOW LT HO. BADLY DAMAGED, CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK. CREW OF 17 ALL RECOVERED. (WW1SL & SII).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, ?PART OF WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 41.122 N,5 51.834 W
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FAQ

Where is the OSAGE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OSAGE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 41.122 N,5 51.834 W.

How deep is the OSAGE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The OSAGE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 52 41.122 N,5 51.834 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSAGE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the OSAGE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the OSAGE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OSAGE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OSAGE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OSAGE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OSAGE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OSAGE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OSAGE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The OSAGE (POSSIBLY) was carrying oil,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the OSAGE (POSSIBLY)?

The OSAGE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1010 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSAGE (POSSIBLY)?

The OSAGE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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